Nicole Millsap

Nicole Millsap is the summer Intern for Townsquare Media. She is originally from San Francisco, California, but has also lived in Cork, Ireland as well as Missoula, Montana. She moved to Montana in 2021 to go to the University of Montana. Nicole is a fourth-year Journalism student at UM. She is a UM Advocate, a part of the Mortar Board, and is the President of the UM Lambda. She won the UM Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion Award in 2024 and has received scholarships for her work in Journalism and her work in the Advocates.

Why I Love the Montana Vehicle Division

We’ve all seen the memes about the DMV in other states sending you home because you don’t have your social security card or something ridiculous like the Declaration of Independence(I’m kidding… sort of.) Well, I had an amazing experience at the DMV here compared to my home state. It's Organized Firstl...

A Remarkable Bitterroot Native is a Self-Published Author

University of Montana student and Bitterroot Native has been writing and publishing her writing since she was 14. Her remarkable story shares her resilience.

Missoula Needs This Trendy Store Now

Missoula is growing, but it doesn’t seem like we’re getting any news nationwide stores or restaurants. Growing up in a major city, my biggest culture shock moving to Montana is the lack of stores like Forever 21, Free People, and the popular Urban Outfitters. Urban O...

Why is There So Many Drive-Through Coffee Shops in Montana?

rowing up more south I never saw so many drive-through coffee shops in my life- which was a game changer. But why is there so many drive through coffee shops in Montana?

How To Practice Self-Care After The Storm

The storm last Wednesday was the cherry on top of a stressful news cycle. Things are looking up for Missoula, but anxiety lingers. Here's some tips for self-care.

Pioneering High School Student’s Resilience Shine After the Storm

The University of Montana hosts the UM Summer Exploration program where high schoolers live like a college student, but this year did not go to plan because of the heat, fires, and outages.

What you Actually Need in Your New UM Dorm

Move-in Day to the University of Montana dorms is coming soon. Both parents/guardians and students will always remember their well and all the emotions. It’s the start of a new chapter and for most, it’s their first time living away from their parents/guardians. Univers...

UM’s Remarkable Program for First Year Students

New Student Orientation is a week that Missoulians are familiar with. Parents, guardians, and soon-to-be Griz wander around Missoula picking out things for their dorm. However, the Office of Student Success at the Univeristy of Montana has made all the information shared during New Student Orientation online that incoming first years do online and the week before school there are more fun planned.

How to Have a “Hot Girl Summer” in Missoula

Five years later Hot Girl Summer is still talked about and I will tell you how to have a hot girl summer in Missoula, Montana.

Montana: Here’s How to Prepare For A Wildfire Evacuation

The Miller Peak Fire in Missoula is spreading. It is important to safety plan for an evacuation plan if there is a time where you have to leave your home.